Virginia Ironside

Yesterday, fabulous over 40s fashion blogger, Catherine Summers, at Not Dressed As Lamb asked the question in a feature she wrote for Good Housekeeping online: Can You Wear Leather Trousers Over 40, 50, 60…? The resounding reply from her readers was YES, WE CAN! I got involved with the debate on Twitter and threw in my tuppence worth which is, I wouldn’t wear them because I never have, they don’t suit my shape (I think) but I believe my gorgeous mum, who is in her 70s, could still wear them and look amazing. And today in the Daily Mail, there was another myth exposed as writer, Virginia Ironside grew her usual short locks long and proved that, even in her 70s, long hair can look wonderful! I tell you what, let’s just rip up the beauty and style rule book for over 40s and rebel…we can do, wear and be what the hell we please…with cherries on top!

All of these celebrities above look gorgeous and I’m not saying we shouldn’t be careful of entering the mutton zone, just that we should be confident enough to wear whatever makes us happy and feel good, whatever our age. What do you think?

Lisa Barrett

Hello, I’m Lisa, a former Cosmo and Woman's Own beauty editor who has written for some of the UKs top magazines. As a mid-life, almost empty nester (be warned - their washing never moves out with them) I decided to create Glowology as a platform for women who are on a similar journey to me, who want to look and feel fabulous throughout the trials and triumphs of everyday life - and have fun while doing so. My aim is to share with you inspirational news and views on beauty, style, wellbeing and health - always with an emphasis on pro-ageing. I hope you like what you read!